Ever wondered why a single plant – Camellia Sinensis – can produce a variety of teas like white tea, green tea, and black tea? In this article, CK Tea will help you distinguish between Camellia Sinensis tea types based on their processing methods, oxidation levels, and flavor profiles. This knowledge not only deepens your tea appreciation but also helps you select the right tea for drinking, blending, or business use.
🧭 Table of Contents
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What is Camellia Sinensis Tea?
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Distinguishing Camellia Sinensis Tea Types
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White Tea: delicate and refined
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Green Tea: fresh and traditional
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Black Tea: bold and full-bodied
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Comparison Table: White vs Green vs Black Tea
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Practical Applications in Beverage Crafting
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CK Tea – Trusted Supplier of Camellia Sinensis Tea for Export & Beverage Use
🟩 How to Distinguish Tea Types from Camellia Sinensis: White, Green, and Black Tea
🟨 What is Camellia Sinensis Tea?
Camellia Sinensis is the botanical name of the tea plant – the origin of most teas worldwide. Though all types of tea come from the same plant, the processing methods create very distinct teas such as white, green, and black tea, each with its own character and appeal.
🟨 Distinguishing Common Camellia Sinensis Tea Types
🟦 White Tea – The Gentle Beauty of Nature
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Made from the youngest buds, with minimal processing
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Oxidation level: very low (~5%)
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Taste: smooth, mellow, naturally sweet
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Liquor color: pale yellow or silver
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Great for beginners or elder tea lovers
🟦 H3: Green Tea – The Classic from Asia
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Oxidation halted immediately after harvesting
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Oxidation level: 0–10%
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Taste: light bitterness upfront, sweet aftertaste
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Liquor color: golden green
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Widely enjoyed in Vietnam, China, and Japan
🟦 H3: Black Tea – Bold Flavor with Lingering Finish
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Fully oxidized (100%)
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Taste: rich, strong, with long-lasting finish
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Liquor color: dark red to amber
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Perfect for milk tea, fruit tea, and strong brews; popular in Western markets
🟨 Tea Type Comparison Table
| Feature | White Tea | Green Tea | Black Tea |
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| Oxidation Level | ~5% | 0–10% | 100% |
| Liquor Color | Pale yellow | Golden green | Red to dark amber |
| Flavor | Delicate, sweet | Slightly bitter, mellow | Bold, rich, deep |
| Common Use | Light sipping | Traditional, detox | Milk tea, F&B blends |
Origin of tea plants Camellia sinensis and their journey to the modern world
🟨 Real-World Applications in Beverage Crafting
Camellia Sinensis teas are highly versatile in beverage use:
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Black tea is ideal for making milk teas, fruit teas, or cheese teas.
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Green tea is commonly used in detox blends or matcha-based drinks.
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White tea is often found in premium health tea lines.
At CK Tea – Cam Khe Tea Co., Ltd., we provide high-quality black, green, and white teas that meet export standards and are favored by cafés, tea shops, and international clients.
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